Clinical trials: Fat Loss
Obesity
FB4 (Framingham, Boston, Bloomington, Birmingham, and Baylor)
This study will evaluate the effects of dietary carbohydrate and sugar consumption, independent of energy content, on body fatness and metabolism in a rigorous feeding study.
- Trial name
- NCT03394664
- Testing
- Feeding Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Obesity, Diabetes
Effect of Pomegranate Extract Intake on Body Composition and Blood Pressure.
Pomegranate has gained widespread popularity since the health effects of the whole fruit, as well as its juices and extracts, have been studied in relation to a variety of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02017132
- Testing
- Pomegranate extract
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Overweight
The Effect of Activities-based Subsidy on Body Fat Loss
This 24-week-long study compares the effectiveness of two types of incentives for weight loss: 1) conditional subsidy 2) financial goal reward.
- Trial name
- NCT04954547
- Testing
- Subsidy Treatment, Cash Treatment
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Noah Lim
Obesity
B195: Effect of Diet-Induced Energy Deficit and Body Fat Reduction on Inflammatory Markers in Obese Subjects
Aim: To dissociate the effects on plasma concentrations of the inflammatory marker c-reactive protein of a negative energy balance and a reduction in body fat stores.
- Trial name
- NCT00302926
- Testing
- energy restriction and maintenance
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Hair Disease
AGA Biocellular Stem/Stromal Hair Regenerative Study
Purpose The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the use of a biocellular mixture of emulsified adipose-derived tissue stromal vascular fraction (AD-tSVF) and high density platelet-rich plasma…
- Trial name
- STRAAND (NCT02849470)
- Testing
- Intradermal Injection in hair loss, Platelet Rich Plasma, Adipose Derived Stem/Stromal Cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Healeon Medical Inc
Gastrointestinal Hormones
Impact of Macronutrient Composition of Energy-restricted Diet and Exercise on Body Composition and Appetite Hormones.
The main aim of this study is to investigate the effect of energy-restricted low and high-carbohydrate diet combined with exercise training on appetite regulatory hormones, subjective appetite and energy intake in overweight and…
- Trial name
- NCT06022315
- Testing
- caloric restrction high carbohydrate low fat diet with exercise training program, caloric restrction high fat low carbohydrate diet with exercise training program
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Obesity
Reduced Carbohydrate Versus Fat in Obese Subjects
Popular weight loss strategies often involve reducing an individual's consumption of carbohydrates or fat. However, no controlled study has been carried out to evaluate the effects of reducing carbohydrate versus fat consumption…
- Trial name
- NCT00846040
- Testing
- Reduced fat diet, Reduced carbohydrate diet, Drug: f-18 fallypride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obesity, Inflammation
Gene Expression and Inflammation in Overweight Subjects
This study will look at gene expression (whether particular sets of genes are activated ["turned on"] or deactivated ["turned off"]) in overweight people as compared to non-overweight individuals.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Inflammation, Nutrition Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT00344266
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obesity
Protein and Resistance Exercise to Stop Sarcopenic Obesity Now
The purpose of this study is to examine the separate and combined effects of a high-protein (HP) diet and resistance training (RT) on body composition and potential biological moderators of body weight in women and men >50y.
- Trial name
- PRESS ON (NCT04014296)
- Testing
- High Protein Diet Counseling, Resistance Training Counseling, Intensify Initial Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Weight Loss and Abdominal Fat Responses to Different Diet Compositions
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of two different reduced calorie diets that have different combinations of carbohydrate, fat, and protein content in 2 groups of study participants: insulin sensitive…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01034046
- Testing
- Low Carbohydrate Diet, Low Fat Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea-induced Changes in Adipose and Liver Tissue and Effects of Massive Weight Loss on Inflammation
UPDATED May 2016: Originally the study design included investigation of the effects of the bioactive compound resveratrol compared to placebo tablets and to CPAP treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02419092
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Overweight, Obesity
Efficacy of a Tea Catechin Sports Drink for Enhancing Exercise-Induced Fat Loss
The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the influence of consuming a tea catechin containing sports beverage on body fat mass during exercise-induced weight loss among overweight and obese men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT00692731
- Testing
- 500 mL/day of a beverage providing approximately 625 mg catechins, Control beverage matched for energy and caffeine content
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Provident Clinical Research
Obesity (Disorder)
Mechanisms of Weight Loss: Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if there are differences in the effect of 12 weeks of tirzepatide versus semaglutide on energy balance in adults with obesity and without known diabetes.
- Trial name
- JOULE3 (NCT07900074)
- Testing
- Tirzepatide, Semaglutide
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS), Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS)
IMPACT-MACS: Adrenalectomy vs Semaglutide for Metabolic Outcomes in Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion
The goal of this study is to learn how two treatments-adrenalectomy (surgical removal of an adrenal gland) and semaglutide (a medication used for weight management)-affect insulin resistance and cortisol regulation in adults with…
- Conditions
- Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS), Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (ACS), Subclinical Cushing's, Mild Autonomous Cortisol Excess
- Trial name
- IMPACT-MACS (NCT07361874)
- Testing
- Intervention 1: Adrenalectomy, Intervention 2: Semaglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Cognitive Impairment
Milk Fat Globule Membrane-Enhanced RUTF for Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the use of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) in ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in children with severe acute malnutrition in Sierra Leone.
- Conditions
- Severe Acute Malnutrition, Cognitive Impairment, Kwashiorkor, Severe Wasting
- Trial name
- MEND-SAM (NCT06869850)
- Testing
- MFGM-RUTF (milk fat globule membrane ready-to-use therapeutic food), S-RUTF (standard ready-to-use therapeutic food), Amoxicillin
- Where
- 10 sites in Sierra Leone
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Graft Loss, Condition
Recipient Site Pre-conditioning in Fat Grafting
This study aims to investigate the preparation of the recipient site prior to autologous fat grafting (AFG) using different methods.
- Trial name
- me15Schaefer (NCT03393598)
- Testing
- pre-expansion using Kiwi® VAC-6000M., pre-heating using Hilotherm Calido®., pre-expansion-heating
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Metabolic Effects of Duodenal Jejunal Bypass Liner for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Implantation of a duodenal-jejunal endoluminal bypass liner (DJBL) has shown to induce weight loss and to improve metabolic parameters.
- Trial name
- DJBL-T2DM (NCT02800668)
- Testing
- DJBL (Duodenal jejunal bypass liner, EndoBarrier)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Ruhr University of Bochum
Obesity, Visceral Obesity
Nutrition and Energy Restriction for Cancer Prevention
This study evaluates the effect of intermittent calorie restriction versus continued calorie restriction on weight loss, gene expression profile of subcutaneous adipose tissue and abdominal fat distribution.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Visceral Obesity, Weight Loss, Metabolic Diseases
- Trial name
- HELENA (NCT02449148)
- Testing
- Calorie Restriction
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- German Cancer Research Center
Overweight and Obesity, T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus)
Effect of Viscous Soluble Fibres on Body Weight
Abstract: Background: Obesity is a global pandemic affects all age groups and is independent risk factors for most chronic diseases. Dietary intervention is an essential component of obesity management.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus), General Population
- Trial name
- NCT03257449
- Testing
- Viscous Fibre
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Cancer-associated Muscle Mass - Molecular Factors and Exercise Mechanisms
Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of >5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80%…
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Exercise, Metabolism
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT05307367)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen